The baby name Roisin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊʃiːn/ (ROH-sheen); Irish: [ˈɾoːʃiːnʲ].
Roisin is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Roisin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊʃiːn/ (ROH-sheen); Irish: [ˈɾoːʃiːnʲ].
Roisin is Irish in Origin.
Róisín (pronounced ROH-sheen) is the Irish Gaelic diminutive of rós, “rose,” giving the affectionate meaning “little rose.” The diacritic (fada) on ó and í marks long vowels; in English contexts it is often dropped to Roisin, though the pronunciation remains the same. The name is closely tied to the Irish language and carries lyrical, nature-evoking charm.
Its cultural profile reaches back to the 16th‑century song Róisín Dubh (“Dark Rosaleen”), where Róisín symbolizes Ireland itself, and was later reimagined in James Clarence Mangan’s 19th‑century nationalist poem. Revived during the Gaelic revival, Róisín has remained steadily used in Ireland and among the diaspora. Variants include Roisin, Rosheen (phonetic), and Rosaleen (Anglicized). Related cognates include Rose, Rosa, Rosina, and Rosalie. Contemporary bearers, such as singer Róisín Murphy, have introduced the name to wider audiences.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roisin | Waters | Sinéad O'Connor | rapper | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #275 | 5 | 2,824 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #874 | 43 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #943 | 13 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,434 | 13 | 9,415 |
Roisin is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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